To aid us in this work, we conducted a Community Needs Assessment in 2016. The resulting document will help us demonstrate the dimensions of poverty in our area, attract the funders and resources necessary to combat poverty here, and guide program development for our short and long term objectives. The full 135-page document can be viewed here.

Historically, Community Action Agencies (CAAs) have advocated on behalf of low-income families and individuals, responding to their needs at the local, regional and state levels. Programs and services provided by Mid-Kansas CAP are based on the needs of the communities we serve and the availability of funding. All programs follow income guidelines and are subject to the applicable rules and procedures of the funding source.

If you are poor in South Central Kansas, we are your local Community Action Agency, and we can assist you in identifying programs and services that provide real opportunities for personal growth and strengthening of families and communities. We, like the entire National Community Action Network, blend federal, state and local resources into programs addressing locally-identified causes of unemployment, inadequate education, homelessness, malnutrition and other poverty conditions.

We understand that people come from different backgrounds, and we work WITH our customers (not FOR them), in their current situation, to help each reach their full potential. To best accomplish those partnerships, we adopted the following Vision and Mission statements:

Our Mission

"Mid-Kansas Community Action Program is dedicated to helping people move from poverty to self-sufficiency."

Our Vision

"Individuals reaching their full potential, working harmoniously toward a more prosperous future"

Our Core Values

"Hope: We inspire belief in a better future and encourage others through positive role modeling and support.

Respect: We value each individual and the diversity of our customers and communities.

Empowerment: We help people achieve their dreams.

Integrity: We demonstrate high standards in our work and our relationships.

Service: We believe our customers are our first priority."

We believe these will guide our efforts as we seek to best support our customers, our partners, and our network in our mutual endeavors to keep the Promise of Community Action:

The Community Action Promise

"Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other."

Our Prime Directive

"To provide an outstanding and efficient work environment with professional, well trained and empowered employees; to diversify and expand programs; and to utilize education, passion, integrity, commitment to excellence, and innovative approaches in being responsive to community needs and in delivery of services."